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The Lion |
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Tim Senior Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 1794 |
Please listen one and listen all An epic tale as I recall To weak of heart I bid adieu For now commence my ode to you. When I was six, or maybe younger Down deep inside, I felt a hunger To see the world, to set my sail As to my quest, I would not fail. I planned escape for dawn's first light For still afraid the dark of night With stealth I crept by parent's door I jumped in fear, twas just Dad's snore. On down the hall to living room I did not know what terrors loom I crouched in fear, TICK TOCK TICK TOCK I sighed relief, just mantle's clock. Then in search of bread and jelly I could not leave on empty belly O' would it cease, this hunger stop I could not reach the countertop. My plan awry, I forged ahead No turning back, once left my bed With firm resolve, I left the house As quiet as a churchyard mouse. Across the lawn, to fence out back Prepared to face unknown attack What evils lurked? I must beware Behind the shed in jungle there. Amidst the leaves, I heard a sound It was a lion! My heart did pound. With razor teeth and claws of steel A certain death, what pain I'd feel. What could I do? I had no gun My only course, turn tail and run Back in the house and down the hall With panting breath, on bed did fall. Then down the hall, I heard a door Was Mom and Dad, they slept no more I heard Mom say, "Now what was that?" "Oh, back door's open, was just the cat." My ode is over, and I must go My tale of danger, my tale of woe It is finished, the lesson heed To all of you, goodbye, Godspeed. [This message has been edited by Tim (edited 06-09-99).] |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Ah, to be a child again! This was lovely! Excuse me while I get a peanut butter and jelly sandwich...suddenly have a craving for one! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I like poet deVine's idea about bringing some of our past postings back into the limelight - so I'm joining you, poet deVine. This is what I turned up on my first "dig and delve" mission... Tim is a pretty darned good poet, folks. Check it out...  |
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Krystal Member
since 1999-06-19
Posts 140Shelton,WA USA |
This was great! I loved the light-heartedness of it and the return to the innocence and surprises of childhood. ------------------ Shannon D. Montgomery ("Krystal") |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Childhood beckons... |
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elvira Senior Member
since 1999-07-06
Posts 936California |
everso lovely Tim, made me think of my tomboy days  ------------------ Childhood Memories...your countenance...hoarse whispers...My One and Only...Tribute to M.J... serving wench...stolen hours...devotion...Master...apart... |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
This is really good....How did I miss it??? You know what though, Tim? You have me longing for peanut butter and jelly! I can't recall the last time...Oh, nevermind...LOL Wonderful poem.....  |
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